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Great Southern Killarney
Killarney, County Kerry, Ireland · Independent · Core Luxury



The railway company built this limestone Victorian in 1854 beside Killarney Railway Station, a hotel for the first mass tourists heading west. It still sits on that platform edge, original features intact, a short walk from Killarney National Park. Hayfield Family Collection runs it now, with Killarney Royal and Hayfield Manor in Cork; the door still says Great Southern.
- Opened 1854
- Neighborhood: Town Centre
- Rooms from 300 sq ft (28 m²)
About Great Southern Killarney
- Built in 1854 by the railway company beside Killarney Railway Station.
- Limestone Victorian Classicism, still with original features after more than 170 years.
- Hayfield Family Collection operates it alongside Killarney Royal and Hayfield Manor in Cork.
- Entry-level rooms start at 300 sq ft (28 m²).
History
Great Southern Killarney was built in 1854 by the railway company beside Killarney Railway Station, a limestone Victorian hotel for rail-borne tourists. It remains next to the station and within walking distance of Killarney National Park. The Hayfield Family Collection now operates the house.
Restaurants and bars
- Arbour — Restaurant
Experiences
- Photography in the surrounding parkland — Surrounded by 26,000 acres of parkland, lakes and mountains, offering a backdrop for photography.
Amenities
- Spa
- Indoor pool
- Sauna
- Hot tub
- Fitness center
- Tennis
- Fine dining
Awards
- Historic Hotels Worldwide member
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